H.R. 5734: Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act

The Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act is a proposed piece of legislation aimed at clarifying rules regarding the hiring of election workers at the state and local levels. Here are the main points about what this bill would do:

Preference in Hiring Election Workers

The bill allows state and local jurisdictions to give hiring preference to:

• Veterans: Individuals who have served in the military.
• Individuals with Disabilities: Defined as individuals with impairments that significantly limit major life activities.

This means that when hiring people to help administer elections, these jurisdictions can prioritize veterans and individuals with disabilities over other applicants.

Special Considerations for Military Families

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that allow state and local jurisdictions to:

• Give preference to nonresident military spouses or dependents when hiring election workers.
• Not exclude these individuals from hiring consideration solely based on their lack of a permanent residence in the state or jurisdiction where the election is being held.

The definition of a nonresident military spouse or dependent is someone who is an absent uniformed services voter, as outlined in existing voting laws.

Overall Aim

The overarching goal of the bill is to enhance the participation of veterans and people with disabilities in the electoral process, specifically in roles that involve the administration of elections.

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